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Retrospective Longitudinal Study of Gestational Weight Gain Among Chinese Pregnant Women

Retrospective Longitudinal Study of Gestational Weight Gain Among Chinese Pregnant Women

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03154268
Acronym
GWGCPW
Enrollment
10422
Registered
2017-05-16
Start date
2015-01-31
Completion date
2017-03-31
Last updated
2017-05-16

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Conditions

Gestational Weight Gain

Keywords

Gestational weight gain, Chinese pregnant women, Retrospective longitudinal study, China, IOM guideline, Adverse outcome, Model

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the reference ranges and rates of gestational weight gain among Chinese pregnant women, and to analyze the correlation between gestational weight gain and adverse outcomes.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

West China Second University Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
West China Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Deliveries between January 2013 and December 2014; 2. Gestational age between 37 weeks or older and less than 42 weeks; 3. Registration with care documents at the first prenatal visit prior to the 15th gestational week; 4. Had at least five follow-up visits until delivery.

Exclusion criteria

None

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
PreeclampsiaAfter 20th gestational weeks till delivery, about 5 monthsMaternal systolic pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic pressure ≥90 mmHg during gestation. Urine protein ≥5.0 g within 24h, urine volume \<400 mL. HELLP syndrome or pulmonary edema present.
EclampsiaAfter 20th gestational weeks till delivery, about 5 monthsTonic-clonic seizures (convulsions) in preeclampsia patients, including convulsions and coma, not due to pre-existing or organic brain disorders.
ICPAfter 14th gestational weeks till delivery, about 6 monthsIntrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
Placenta previaDuring pregnancy till deliveryPlacenta partially or entirely covered the lower uterine segment diagnosed using antenatal ultrasound.
Gestational diabetesAfter 24th gestational weeks, about 4 monthsBy oral glucose tolerance test between 24th and 28th gestational weeks (fasting glucose ≥5.1 mmol/L, 1-h glucose ≥10.0 mmol/L, 2-h glucose ≥8.5 mmol/L; one abnormal result sufficient).
Ruptured uterusDuring deliveryRupture of maternal uterus confirmed by laparotomy.
Placental abruptionAfter 20th gestational weeks till delivery, about 5 monthsAbruption of a normally positioned placenta before delivery, diagnosed by clinical symptoms, ultrasound, fetal heart monitoring, or laboratory tests.
Postpartum hemorrhageWithin 24h after deliveryPostpartum bleeding volume ≥500 mL.
Hepatic diseasesDuring pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, an average of 1 yearHepatitis-B/C/E virus infection, acute fatty liver disease, or severe hepatitis.
Hematological diseasesDuring pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, an average of 1 yearIron-deficiency anemia, thalassemia, hemophilia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia, or disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Gynecological diseasesDuring pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, an average of 1 yearUterine fibroids, ovarian cyst, cervical carcinoma, pelvic inflammation, or ovarian carcinoma.
Respiratory diseasesDuring pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, an average of 1 yearPneumonia, bronchitis, asthma or pulmonary tuberculosis.
Thyroid diseaseDuring pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, an average of 1 yearHyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
ICU admissionDuring pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, an average of 1 yearAdmission to intensive care unit.
Maternal deathDuring pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, an average of 1 yearMaternal death.
Macrosomiawithin 1 month after deliveryBirth weight \>4000 g.
Infant of low-birth weightwithin 1 month after deliveryBirth weight \<2500 g.
Neonatal ICU admissionWithin 1 month after deliveryAdmission to neonatal intensive care unit.
Neonatal deathWithin 1 month after deliveryNeonatal death.
Large for gestational ageWithin 1 month after deliveryNeonatal weight, length, or head circumference above the 90th percentile for that gestational age.
Small for gestational ageWithin 1 month after deliveryNeonatal weight, length, or head circumference below the 10th percentile for that gestational age.
Neonatal defectWithin 1 month after deliveryNeonatal defect.
Maternal adverse outcomesDuring pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, an average of 1 yearThere occurred one or more of preeclampsia, eclampsia, ICP, placenta previa, gestational diabetes, ruptured uterus, placental abruption, postpartum hemorrhage, hepatic diseases, hematological diseases, gynecological diseases, respiratory diseases, thyroid disease, ICU admission, or maternal death.
Neonatal adverse outcomesWithin 1 month after deliveryThere occurred one or more of macrosomia, low-birth weight, neonatal ICU admission, neonatal death, large for gestational age, small for gestational age, or neonatal defect.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026